A03

The production of environmentally friendly acetaldehyde and acetic acid from fermented ethanol feedstocks may be achieved through oxidative dehydrogenation, utilizing iron based catalysts that demonstrate high activity and selectivity. In this project, we aim to unify our understanding of how tuning the reactivity of the catalyst through factors such as reducibility and acidity can influence its performance. We will explore the spatial variation of fundamental properties affecting reactivity and the impact of gas-phase reactions on product composition.